Impact

Sample Your Competitor’s Hits (A Vanilla Ice Lesson)

You remember Vanilla Ice, right? Of course you do. If you’re over 35 and have ever ridden in a convertible, Ice Ice Baby is likely burned into your memory. Now,...

No Strings Attached – How to Make People Feel Appreciated

This Week’s focus: Surprise and delight your best people There’s something magical about being recognized when you least expect it, especially when the recognition is real. No hidden agenda. No...

Business 101 – Ask for the Referral. Get the Reward

Here’s one of my favorite business strategies. I don’t solely rely on it. But I like it a lot.  One of the simplest and most effective ways to grow your...

How Business Owners Can Reclaim Hours Every Week (Without Working More)

You’re busy. I get it. Me too. But. You have no idea where your time actually goes. I know you think you do. You’ll tell me you spend most of...

Reclaim Your Freedom of Time with an Audit

The biggest mistake I made when I first started out?  Losing hours every week to low-value tasks.  Do you do this? Maybe you think you know where your time goes,...

How to Make Your Business Run Without You

If your business can't run without you, it's not a business, it's a very demanding job. I hate to break it to you, but if your business falls apart the...

“Profit” Isn’t a Dirty Word – Why You Should Master Profit Distribution vs. Owner’s Compensation

 Since writing Profit First, I’ve heard quite a few comments (and eye rolls) over the word, “profit”, itself. This always makes me curious. What’s so bad about making a...

Congratulations to Hal Elrod – Author of Miracle Morning

My pal, Hal Elrod, has written a wonderfully life-affirming book, Miracle Morning, The Not-So-Obvious Secret to Change Your Life. If you watch anything today, please watch this interview with Hal...

Do You Need to Fire Some Clients? Cultivating Profitability in Your Small Business

 All entrepreneurs know how exciting it is to get customers and clients. The challenge comes when you have to manage them. They’re diverse, their needs are shifting in a...

Your Social Media Mindset – How to Implement and Organize the Power of Social Media in Your Small Business

It’s no secret that social media is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be an effective tool for engagement and raising brand awareness. On the other, it can...

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